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Training Calendar

This training calendar is designed to be a statewide resource about the latest training opportunities in mental health and substance abuse recovery across Washington State. Most of these trainings are organized by outside organizations, so make sure to scroll down on the page of the training you’re interested in if you have questions or need to contact someone about the training. We invite you to learn about upcoming events and/or request that your training event be added to the calendar!

Self-Care for Professionals Working with Trauma 103

The Mountaineers - Seattle Program Center 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA

Honoring and Protecting: Skills-Building for Mindful Presence and Ethical Caregiving Name the steps in G.R.A.C.E., a set of mindfulness skills. Outline a personal pro-active plan for self-care, balance, and boundaries. Name three resources for managing vicarious trauma. Name three ways that mindful self-care contributes to ethical decision-making. Name two intensions for participants’ future work-life based on a mindful assessment of their present work-life, their developmental stage of life, and newly acquired mindfulness skills. For more information or to register, please CLICK...

$199

FC-TSP Free Training Program

FC-TSP is a free opportunity for parents to get mental health training and support. McLean Hospital, a Harvard affiliate, is leading a training at Navos on Nov 30 – Dec 2 (dinner on Friday, full day on Sat and Sun) It is geared to parents who: Have a teenager or young adult who has engaged in suicidal or other high-risk behavior Are in need of support and training to manage their own resulting stress and trauma It is part of...

Self-Care for Professionals Working with Trauma 103

Concordia University Columbia River Campus 11703 NE Glenn Widing Dr., Portland, OR

Honoring and Protecting: Skills-Building for Mindful Presence and Ethical Caregiving Name the steps in G.R.A.C.E., a set of mindfulness skills. Outline a personal pro-active plan for self-care, balance, and boundaries. Name three resources for managing vicarious trauma. Name three ways that mindful self-care contributes to ethical decision-making. Name two intensions for participants’ future work-life based on a mindful assessment of their present work-life, their developmental stage of life, and newly acquired mindfulness skills. For more information or to register, please CLICK...

$199

You are Not Alone – a Day of Connection & CARE for Peer Support Specialists everywhere

The conference is designed for Peers Support Specialists and Recovery Coaches who feel isolated, under-utilized or under-trained.  We want everyone to have the tools they need to be successful and bring RECOVERY and HOPE to their work so we’ve designed this amazing event.  Throughout the day you will have access to an inspiring keynote address and 12 1-hour webinars to build your skills as a Peer Support employee. For more information, please CLICK HERE.  

STAY* – A brief intervention for families of adolescents with disruptive behaviors

Cascade Mental Healthcare 2428 W Reynolds Ave, Centralia, WA

STAY is a brief intervention for families with adolescents (11+) experiencing moderate disruptive behaviors and/or other co-morbid mental health issues (depression, anxiety). The STAY model uses a hybrid of evidence-based strategies and techniques that include parent management interventions and components of cognitive behavioral therapy which are delivered through a multi-step approach over the course of 4-8 sessions. At the conclusion of the 4-8 sessions, guidance is provided as to how to transition a family into an extended treatment, if needed....

STAY* – A brief intervention for families of adolescents with disruptive behaviors

North Sound Behavioral Health Organization - Snohomish Training Room 301 Valley Mall Way, Suite 110, Mount Vernon, WA

STAY is a brief intervention for families with adolescents (11+) experiencing moderate disruptive behaviors and/or other co-morbid mental health issues (depression, anxiety). The STAY model uses a hybrid of evidence-based strategies and techniques that include parent management interventions and components of cognitive behavioral therapy which are delivered through a multi-step approach over the course of 4-8 sessions. At the conclusion of the 4-8 sessions, guidance is provided as to how to transition a family into an extended treatment, if needed....

STAY* – A brief intervention for families of adolescents with disruptive behaviors

Children's Home Society of WA 2323 N Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, WA

STAY is a brief intervention for families with adolescents (11+) experiencing moderate disruptive behaviors and/or other co-morbid mental health issues (depression, anxiety). The STAY model uses a hybrid of evidence-based strategies and techniques that include parent management interventions and components of cognitive behavioral therapy which are delivered through a multi-step approach over the course of 4-8 sessions. At the conclusion of the 4-8 sessions, guidance is provided as to how to transition a family into an extended treatment, if needed....

STAY* – A brief intervention for families of adolescents with disruptive behaviors

Comprehensive Healthcare - Auditorium 402 S. 4th Ave, Yakima, WA

STAY is a brief intervention for families with adolescents (11+) experiencing moderate disruptive behaviors and/or other co-morbid mental health issues (depression, anxiety). The STAY model uses a hybrid of evidence-based strategies and techniques that include parent management interventions and components of cognitive behavioral therapy which are delivered through a multi-step approach over the course of 4-8 sessions. At the conclusion of the 4-8 sessions, guidance is provided as to how to transition a family into an extended treatment, if needed....

Supporting the Youth Peer Support Role Within Your Organization

About the Webinar: Pacific Northwest (Region10) Mental Health Technology Transfer Center in partnership with Pathways RTC bring you "Supporting the Youth Peer Support Role Within Your Organization.". Youth peer support is an emerging and innovative role within mental health that is seen as valuable for young adults who are system involved. While many agencies want to employ or do employ youth peer support specialists, there are many questions and challenges regarding how to best support this role. In this webinar...

King County – WaHCA Peer Continuing Education Series – Documentation

Peer Seattle 1520 Bellevue Ave STE 100, Seattle, WA

Certified Peer Counselors must document their work, but that documentation must be done in a way that is consistent with their unique role. This workshop helps peer support workers understand requirements of Medicaid and the Washington Administrative Codes, focusing on the type of documentations most often required by CPCs. Expect a simple but thorough method, with lots of practice. For more information or to register, CLICK HERE.

Posting a training event

We encourage providers, state agencies, and consumer advocacy organizations to send us your training opportunities. To request that your training event be added to the calendar, please contact Alison Avery at aavery@thewashingtoncouncil.org and include the following information:

  • Date
  • Title
  • Location
  • Brief summary
  • Contact information
  • Copy of the flier or registration brochure